Long Key State Park

Long Key State Park
Welcome to Long Key State Park
The Spanish named this island “Cayo Vivora” or Rattlesnake Key because its shape resembles a snake with its jaws open. In the early 20th century, Long Key was the site of a luxurious fishing resort that was destroyed during the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935. Today, visitors can explore this island by kayaking through a chain of lagoons or hiking two land-based trails. The Golden Orb Trail leads visitors through five natural communities to an observation tower that provides a panoramic view of the island and its profusion of plant and animal life. Some of the best bonefishing in the Keys is found here. Full-facility campsites overlook the Atlantic Ocean. Located at Mile Marker 67.5, 67400 Overseas Highway.

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Welcome to the new Florida Wildlife special web site, a mapping and information project.

This web site was inspired by the members of the Wakodahatchee and Green Cay facebook group and the beginning locations are their favorite places to visit. This is a collaborative effort and your input is requested.

What you are seeing now is just the beginning of what I hope to become the number one web curation of super places you can expect to see and experience the wildlife in Florida.

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